Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Archive: November 2003

Chilean Marines train with 'America's Finest'
November 21, 2003 — Fifty Marines from the Chilean Marine Corps participated in an annual bilateral exchange exercise here with one mission in mind: to train. The Chilean Marines joined 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment and 5th Battalion, 10th Marines from Nov. 5-16, coming together for a mutual training experience. "To put it simply, it's like a washing machine, you MORE

2nd ANGLICO teams up with Air Force for exercise
November 21, 2003 — Newly reactivated 2nd Air and Naval Gunfire Liaison Company conducted an evaluation of approximately 30 Marines from 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit's Firepower Control Team at Atlantic Field Nov. 11-14. The "training in progress" combined patrolling, close air support, and fire support coordination into a tactical scenario. This exercise marked the MORE

Iraqi Freedom vets teach younger Marines
November 21, 2003 — A tradition in the armed services for war veterans to pass on the knowledge they gained to the newer generation of warriors, so they can go into combat ready to face the enemy. This tradition doesn't just apply to shooting and squad movements, though. "In Iraq, it was our job to set up the command operations center tent," said Cpl. James K. MORE

Lejeune hosts Gathering of Many Nations celebration
November 21, 2003 — During World War II, the Marine Corps developed an indecipherable code, based on the language of Navajo Americans, which thwarted Japanese code breakers. Navajo code talkers served throughout the island hopping campaign, supporting the assaults on Iwo Jima, Guadalcanal and Saipan. Now, just as then, American Indians continue to serve their MORE

Infantry Marines lend helping hand to community
November 21, 2003 — Infantrymen from 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment concluded a month of community service projects in Jacksonville, N.C., and the surrounding areas Oct. 25 with the 12th Annual Make a Difference Day. The 1st Battalion warriors began the month by providing their physical strength to clean- up projects for local elderly couples and finished by MORE

Marine for Life program helps transitioning Marines readjust to civilian world
November 19, 2003 — Transitioning from the Marine Corps can be difficult and quite possibly scary. Marines receive help making that step with Transitional Assistance Program classes as well as the Marine For Life Program. "Marine for Life is one more step of assistance," said Capt. Megan M. Mason, Eastern regional coordinator Marine for Life. "My primary MORE

Marine leadership, local police team up for safety
November 18, 2003 — In a determined effort to curtail dangerous driving habits and prevent needless Marine deaths on the nation's roadways, senior leaders have recently instituted stiffer penalties for major traffic violations such as driving under the influence, excessive speeding and reckless driving. During fiscal year 2003, 20 Marines were killed in automobile MORE

Arabic-speaking Marine chosen as Linguist of the Year
November 18, 2003 — In waging the War on Terror, Arab linguists are a hot commodity for America and her allies. On the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, where many civilians and combatants speak Arabic, linguists are needed more than ever. One Woolwich, Maine, native, was recently recognized for his linguistic skills and contributions during Operations Iraqi and MORE

Lejeune Marine awarded for actions in Iraq
November 17, 2003 — Going to Iraq wasn't as strange an experience for Lance Cpl. Justin S. Bailey as it was for his fellow Marines of 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion. By the time he turned 21, he had been all over the world. With both of his parents in the Marine Corps, he'd lived in a few different countries by the time he finished high school. Nothing he MORE